In a study published in Science today, Mingsha Zhang, a neuroscientist at Beijing Normal University, focused on the thalamus.

In a world of constant stimulation, the thalamus filters which thoughts we become aware of and which we don’t.

Generalized epilepsy has traditionally been considered a seizure of the "'whole brain.'" However, new research has challenged ...

The CL1, a commercial wetware brain in a box. © Cortical Labs photo. Cortical Labs would like to sell you a brain in a box. It’ll cost about $35,000, and you can ...

New research shows alarming microplastic accumulation in human brains, with significantly higher levels in individuals with dementia, prompting experts to urge exposure reduction strategies and urgent ...

Edited by Danielle Basset, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; received May 2, 2024; accepted January 28, 2025, by Editorial Board Member Elizabeth A. Buffalo ...

Brain activity may indicate that after death, our souls depart from our bodies. New studies on brain activity during the dying process suggest that the brain may remain active even after clinical ...

The groundbreaking CL1 biological computer, developed by Cortical Labs, marks a significant milestone in computing technology. Officially unveiled in March 2025, CL1 integrates living human brain ...

In a development that could challenges the boundaries of technology and biology, an Australian startup has unveiled the world’s first commercial biological computer, running on living human cells, ...